COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ANALYSIS OF TEXT IN TURKISH CALLIGRAPHY ART II

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
GES 6144 ANALYSIS OF TEXT IN TURKISH CALLIGRAPHY ART II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Traditional Turkish Arts

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR AYNUR MAKTAL

Offered to

Traditional Turkish Arts

Course Objective

the aim of this course is to teach students to define and classify text features of writing of rich areas in calligraphy art such as architecture, şahide, tablets; with formulas and spelling types in subjects and literally forms.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To define the area of usage, types and features of writings in architecture.
2   To exemplify the features writing in calligraphy, of being an element of expression, aesthetics and art
3   To explain the function, text features and variations of writings in inscriptions
4   To state the subject variations and text features in interior and exterior space writings in architecture and şahide, tomb, sarcophagus etc. in inscriptions
5   To state and classify text and writing features in calligraphy examples in sheets.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Turkish art of calligraphy , types and features in architecture
2 Text features and examples in architecture
3 Text features and examples of calligraphy in religious
4 Text and calligraphy features in Cümle inscriptions
5 Text features and examples of calligraphy (in Windows ,doors etc.)
6 Text features and examples of calligraphy in niche of mosque (mihrab)
7 Text features and examples of calligraphy in pulpit (minber)
8 Determination of proper name of research project about the subject of text features in architecture ; determination of study area and resources
9 Examples of Besmele composition in architecture
10 Examples of Maaşallah composition in architecture
11 Calligraphy art writing and composition styles on tombs, sarcophagus and tombstones
12 Calligraphy art writing and composition styles on fountains, public fountains
13 Text features and examples of calligraphy in civil constructions

Recomended or Required Reading

M. Bedreddin YAZIR; Eski Yazıları Okuma Anahtarı,Ank.1971.
Muhittin Serin; Hat Sanatı ; Ist. 1999.
Ali Alparslan; Osmanlı Hat Sanatı, Istanbul 1978.
Abdülhamit Tüfekçioğlu; Osmanlı Sanatının Oluşumunda Yazı, Ankara 2009.
Ismail Hakkı Baltacıoğlu, Türk Yazı Sanatı; Ankara 1993; 144s.
A.Maktal, Tezyinât-ı Kuraniye , I. Türk Tarih Kongresi, Izmir 2007, V,s.465.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

In this course, the terminology, history, features and literature about examples of writing- writing space interaction in architecture will be introduced. . The examples will be shown accompanied with visual presentations and the homework and presentation will be evaluated with making discussions during lectures.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
4 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.40 + FCG * 0.30
5 RST RESIT
6 RST RESIT MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.40 + RST * 0.30

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

The course has 2 credits for theoretical knowledge and 2 credits for applications. There will be both midterm and final exam to evaluate students and these will affect result by 30%. In the midterm, the degree of comprehension and understanding of the subjects in given course books and also the degree of skills in applications will be evaluated. Homework and a presentation which are prepared with the systematic of the comprehended course will be expected from students. Students will benefit from published works, manuscript in museums or libraries; and their studies will be evaluated by 40%.

Assessment Criteria

In order to number of questions in the exams, the mark distributions out of 100 points will be announced before the exams and the total result will be evaluated. The homework will be evaluated regarding content of the subject and presentation criteria by 40%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The course begins with theoretical description, drawing with the help of visuals about related subjects. At the end of the classes, the subject of next class is announced to students as research subject.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

02324129274

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Tutorials 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparing assignments 1 16 16
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.242153
LO.343152
LO.421534
LO.515423